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Kuro Games Reveals Wuthering Waves: Elysium Animated Series

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Two sold-out nights at Shanghai’s SPD Bank Oriental Sports Centre closed this weekend with a reveal Singapore’s Wuthering Waves community has been hoping for: the game is getting a full animated series.

Wuthering Waves: Elysium Animated Series Reveal! — via Wuthering Waves on YouTube

Wuthering Waves: Elysium — The Series Kuro Onroad Will Make

Kuro Games announced the animated adaptation under the title Wuthering Waves: Elysium, with production handled by Kuro Onroad — a brand-new in-house animation studio launched specifically for this and future projects. Keeping production inside the company is a deliberate call: Kuro Games says the setup gives them full creative control over art direction, visual effects, and production timelines for their multimedia adaptations.

Wuthering Waves Solaris — a breathtaking vista of floating cliffs and cherry blossom forests
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

The announcement trailer debuted on 17 July as part of the “To the New World” world concert tour’s Shanghai opening dates. It’s a short teaser — story details, a release window, and streaming platform are all still to come. But the key visual itself does a lot of heavy lifting: five characters from the game’s roster are shown in dramatic individual portrait frames, with a striking white-haired, fox-eared figure taking centre stage.

No production credits beyond Kuro Onroad, no confirmed voice cast, no episode count. Kuro Games is playing this one as a slow reveal, with updates to be shared through the Kuro Onroad account on X.

Why an In-House Studio Matters

The decision to build Kuro Onroad rather than license production to a third-party studio is worth paying attention to. When game studios bring animation in-house — or build dedicated multimedia arms — the results tend to track the source material’s visual identity more faithfully than licensed productions often do.

A tranquil town district in Wuthering Waves with autumn trees and traditional architecture
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

Wuthering Waves has one of the more distinctive art directions in the action RPG space: its environments blend post-apocalyptic sci-fi infrastructure with Chinese landscape painting aesthetics in a way that is genuinely difficult to translate into animation without the team who built it. Kuro Onroad having full control over that translation process is the right call for a franchise that lives and dies by its visual world-building.

Singapore Rovers: Your Concert Stop Is Esplanade, 26 September

The Shanghai dates where Elysium was revealed are the opening leg of a wider “To the New World” world tour. Singapore Rovers, your stop has been confirmed for some time — and now you know what the crowd in Shanghai got to see first.

Wuthering Waves — a grand ceremonial arch gate surrounded by red autumn foliage and floating platforms
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

The Wuthering Waves Concert Tour “To the New World” is scheduled for Esplanade Theatre on Saturday, 26 September 2026 at 8pm SGT. Tickets went on sale via SISTIC on 2 July, and the Singapore show has reportedly sold out alongside other Asia stops on the tour. If you’re still looking for tickets, check SISTIC for any released hold allocations, and keep an eye on community resale boards if you want a face-value option.

What to Expect Next from Kuro Onroad

Wuthering Waves — a celestial nighttime vista seen through an ornate archway over a glowing blue lake
Image courtesy of Kuro Games

Kuro Games is directing the community to @Kuro_Onroad on X for Elysium updates as production moves forward. Given that the tour extends through late 2026 and into 2027, the next major reveal is likely to coincide with another concert stop or a significant in-game version drop rather than arriving out of the blue.

For now the announcement is clear enough on intent: Kuro Games is treating Wuthering Waves as a long-term multimedia franchise, not just a live-service game. For the Singapore and SEA community that has made WuWa one of the region’s most-played RPGs since its 2024 launch, Elysium is one more reason to stay invested.

Follow our Manga & Anime coverage and Game News section for updates as Kuro Onroad shares more.

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Mika Nakashima Is Playing Singapore on 17 July 2026

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The voice of Nana Osaki. The singer of Darling in the FranXX‘s unforgettable opening theme. Mika Nakashima is bringing her Asia Tour 2026 to Singapore, and she plays The Star Theatre on 17 July 2026. If you’ve been sleeping on this, now is the time to act — tickets are already on sale via SISTIC.

Mika Nakashima Asia Tour 2026 in Singapore — The Star Theatre, 17 July
Image courtesy of Red Spade Entertainment

Who Is Mika Nakashima?

If you’ve spent any time in the anime world over the past two decades, you’ve already heard Mika Nakashima — you may just not have known her name. Born in Kyoto in 1983, she debuted as a singer in 2002 and quickly became one of Japan’s most recognisable voices.

For Singapore fans, two songs likely stand out most. The first is “KISS OF DEATH” (produced by HYDE), the electrifying opening theme for Darling in the FranXX (2018, A-1 Pictures / TRIGGER), which has racked up over 45 million streams on YouTube alone. The second is her role as Nana Osaki in the beloved 2006 anime series NANA — she not only voiced the punk-rock icon but performed in character as the frontwoman of fictional band BLAST, delivering songs like “GLAMOROUS SKY” that became inseparable from the show’s identity.

Outside of anime, she is perhaps best known for “Yuki no Hana” (2003), her debut winter ballad that sold millions and spawned hit covers across Hong Kong, China, South Korea, and Singapore.

KISS OF DEATH（Produced by HYDE） — via Mika Nakashima on YouTube

What to Expect at The Star Theatre

The Singapore date marks a significant milestone: Mika Nakashima is celebrating her 25th debut anniversary on this tour, and the production reflects that. Audiences can expect a full band backed by live string arrangements, covering her iconic classics alongside more recent works. The set runs approximately 120 minutes and will be performed in Japanese.

The tour has already made stops across Asia — Bangkok, Taipei, and Kuala Lumpur came earlier in the year — before finishing in Osaka and Tokyo. Singapore is part of the final international leg, and the SISTIC listing confirms it is an intimate, high-production show.

Tickets and How to Book

Tickets are available now through SISTIC (online or +65 6636 0055). Pricing runs from S$128 to S$328, depending on seating category. The concert is presented by Red Spade Entertainment.

  • Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
  • Time: 8:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM)
  • Venue: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, Singapore 138617
  • Tickets: S$128 – S$328 via SISTIC

Last words

Singapore has always had a deep connection to Japanese pop and anime culture, and Mika Nakashima is one of those artists whose voice is woven into that history. Whether you grew up with NANA, were glued to Darling in the FranXX, or simply know “Yuki no Hana” by heart — this is a rare chance to hear those songs performed live, with a full band, in a city that truly gets it. Check out our other events for more upcoming shows in Singapore.

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RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Concert Streams on Netflix This Saturday

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RADWIMPS — the Japanese band whose music defined a generation of anime films — is bringing their sold-out 20th anniversary live tour to Netflix worldwide this Saturday, June 20. If you have even the softest spot for Your Name, this is unmissable viewing for Singapore fans.

RADWIMPS – 賜物 / Tamamono [Official Live Video from “RADWIMPS 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVE TOUR”] — via RADWIMPS on YouTube

RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Concert: What to Expect on Netflix

The Netflix special captures RADWIMPS performing at Tokyo’s Ariake Arena on December 27, 2025 — the closing night of a 17-show Japan tour that visited nine cities and sold out every single venue. The full performance runs to 21 songs including the encore, sweeping across the band’s two-decade catalogue.

The setlist draws from their latest album Anew alongside the career-defining anthems that anime fans around the world have come to love. Confirmed tracks on the night include “Tamamono,” “Sparkle,” “MAAFAKA,” “Tummy,” “Iindesuka?,” and “Hitsu Zetsu.” For those who have seen Your Name — and that is basically everyone — hearing “Sparkle” ring out across a packed Ariake Arena is a whole different experience.

RADWIMPS 20th Anniversary Live Tour promotional visual
Image courtesy of RADWIMPS

The Band That Scored Your Name, Weathering with You, and Suzume

Formed in Kanagawa in 2001, RADWIMPS built a decade of cult following in Japan before their partnership with director Makoto Shinkai on Your Name (2016) made them a household name worldwide. They went on to score Weathering with You (2019) and Suzume (2022), earning Japan Academy Awards for Best Original Score across all three — a triple sweep that cements them as the defining sonic voice of modern anime film.

The band’s music is now inseparable from those films for millions of fans. In Singapore, where all three Shinkai films were box-office hits, RADWIMPS have a devoted following that stretches well beyond typical J-rock audiences. The 20th anniversary tour is as much a celebration for those fans as it is for the band.

Blu-ray, DVD, and Bonus Guest Footage

If streaming once is not going to be enough, a Blu-ray and DVD release follows on August 12, 2026, priced at ¥6,800 (standard edition) or ¥8,300 for a limited edition with commemorative goods. The physical release also includes exclusive footage from the Yokohama Arena shows, featuring guest appearances by BUMP OF CHICKEN, Vaundy, and YOASOBI — none of which will be on Netflix. International pre-orders are expected to open on RADWIMPS’ overseas store ahead of the August release.

Last words

RADWIMPS last played Singapore in early 2024, and the energy in the room that night was proof of just how deeply their catalogue resonates here. The Netflix special — filmed at the peak of their 20th anniversary run — is the next best thing to being at Ariake Arena. Add it to your queue now: the concert lands on Netflix Singapore on June 20. For more Japan culture and anime music news, browse our News section.

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UNDERTALE Symphony Adds Second Singapore Night on 22 September

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Singapore Undertale fans who missed out on the first show just got a second chance — UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony World Tour has announced an additional Singapore performance on Tuesday, 22 September 2026, following the rapid sell-out of its first Singapore show. If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it.

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony — 25-piece live orchestra performs the iconic game soundtrack
Image courtesy of UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

Two Nights in the Underground, Singapore

The tour’s Singapore leg now spans two consecutive evenings. The original show on Monday, 21 September 2026 was the first to go on sale, and tickets are running extremely low. The newly announced second night on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 was added specifically to meet the overwhelming demand from Singapore fans who couldn’t secure a seat for the first show.

Both performances are ticketed through SISTIC (event code: undertale0926). Given how quickly the first show moved, fans should check availability as soon as possible.

UNDERTALE Singapore seating map showing the newly added second show
Image courtesy of UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony

What the Concert Is — and Why Singapore Fans Are Losing It

UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony is not a DJ set or a recorded soundtrack — it is a full 25-piece live orchestra performing Toby Fox’s iconic score with new arrangements, while gameplay footage is projected on a large screen above the stage. Audiences journey through every memorable location from the game in sequence: the Ruins, Snowdin, Waterfall, Hotland, and finally New Home.

Toby Fox himself described the experience with characteristic brevity: “UNDERTALE is a game with a lot of music, it’s good when skilled professionals play the music and people listen to it.”

The concert is produced by SOHO Live, a production of Lambert Jackson Productions in partnership with Materia Music — the same team behind other acclaimed game-music live shows. The 2026 World Tour spans four continents, with Singapore being one of the few confirmed Asia stops alongside other regional dates.

How to Get Tickets for the Singapore Shows

Tickets for both Singapore performances are available via SISTIC. Venue details are listed on the SISTIC event page — check there for the confirmed location, seating categories, and pricing in SGD. You can also follow the official tour account @undertalesymph on Instagram for the latest updates.

For more events and pop-culture happenings in Singapore, keep an eye on GameTrader.SG.

Last words

Singapore gets two nights of UNDERTALE, and that alone tells you something about the fanbase here. Toby Fox’s soundtrack has been part of many local gamers’ lives for over a decade — the Ruins theme, Megalovania, Hopes and Dreams — and hearing them played live by a full orchestra is a completely different experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or someone whose kid has been obsessed with Undertale for the past year, both shows are worth every dollar. The first night is nearly gone. The second was added today. Move fast.